The equity indexes ended higher on Monday, driven by chipmaker Nvidia’s remarkable surge. This surge was sparked by Morgan Stanley’s positive note and a boost seen in other major growth stocks. Nvidia’s stock soared by 7.1%, marking its most significant one-day rise since May 25. This surge was comparable to the 24% increase in May, Read More…
On Friday, currency futures dipped as the dollar rose after the US reported higher US producer prices in July. This was despite growing speculation that the Fed might finally stop raising interest rates. The Producer Price Index (PPI) went up due to a rise in service costs, causing unease among traders. The surge in the Read More…
On Thursday, gold experienced a rise of up to 0.8% in response to the data release indicating that the US consumer price index increased by a lower-than-expected 3.2% annually. US inflation (Bureau of Labor Statistics) This growth fell short of the 3.3% forecast from the Reuters poll. Still, the overall outcome has led to speculation Read More…
On Wednesday, oil prices rose as the global Brent benchmark surged to its highest since January. This rise came after US fuel reserves were significantly reduced, combined with output cuts from Saudi Arabia and Russia. These cuts overshadowed worries about sluggish demand from China. The West Texas Intermediate crude ended at $84.40, marking a $1.48 Read More…
On Tuesday, US equities ended the day in decline due to a widespread sell-off. The credit rating agency Moody’s downgraded several lenders, sparking renewed concerns about the well-being of US banks and the economy. After a five-month surge, which brought the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite close to their all-time highs, August has seen five Read More…
US equities rebounded on Monday, recovering some ground lost the previous week. Investors increased their holdings in anticipation of Thursday’s eagerly anticipated US inflation report. Last week, the main stock indexes experienced declines. Investors took profits following months of gains due to concerns about economic data, mixed earnings, and rising Treasury yields. In 2023, US Read More…
On Friday, currency futures rose as the dollar dropped, erasing most of its gains throughout the week. This was in response to the slower growth of US jobs in July, which sparked hopes of a gentle economic slowdown. However, the rise in wages hinted that the Federal Reserve might need to maintain higher interest rates Read More…
On Thursday, gold prices appeared poised to record their worst week in six as investors prepared for a closely watched US jobs report. US yields (Source: Bloomberg) This came after strong economic data during the week drove Treasury yields to their highest level in nine months. The increase in US long-term Treasury yields, which reached Read More…
On Wednesday, oil prices declined by 2%, despite a significant drop in US crude stocks. US crude oil inventories (Source: DOE) The Energy Information Administration reported a record decrease of 17 million barrels in US crude inventories. This resulted from increased refinery operations and robust crude exports. However, a major ratings agency’s downgrading of the Read More…
On Tuesday, US equities closed weaker, marking the start of the seasonally slow August. Investors were cautious ahead of US employment data and major companies’ earnings reports later this week. Shares of mega-cap growth companies like Tesla and Amazon.com, whose valuations suffer when borrowing costs rise, declined as the benchmark 10-year US Treasury note yield Read More…
